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11/20/2004 07:35:04 AM · #1 |
Hi there. I've been a bit off, and I've come back with some doubts that I hope some one could elucidate.
I'm looking for a camera to professional reasons. My prime choice is the Nikon D70 (but I tryed the Canon 20D and I'm very tempted...).
And my doubt is about fast lenses. The kit that I want to buy comes with the 17-70 f3.5-4.5G. I'm doing to do most indoor shooting with flash (SB800). Using the flash does it any difference to have such lense compared with a f2.8? Using flash at relative close distances, even to shot people, does it makes any difference the maximum apperture of the lens? I know that, for example, some wedding photographs prefere to use a super fast lens and don't use flah, but using it, does it makes some difference in the final result?
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11/20/2004 08:14:47 AM · #2 |
For shooting subjects at short distances with flash, the only benefit of a faster lens is to gain better control of DoF (depth of focus). For that reason, if you plan on shooting in crowded areas, it may still be nice to have f/2.8 or faster, to isolate your subject.
I'd suggest that in addition ot the slower lens, pick up a 50mm f/1.8 or f/1.4 lens, both Nikon and canon make fast 50mm lenses that are relatively cheap. For example, the Canon 50mm f/1.8 is about $70 USD.
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11/20/2004 09:29:42 AM · #3 |
i'm no 'expert' but the faster lenses - generally are better built lenses, with higher quality optics as well. making for a cleaner shot.
the canon 50mm f:1.8 with shipping, and a UV filter is around $90 US from B&H
EDIT: for the non-import version
Message edited by author 2004-11-20 09:30:14.
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11/20/2004 12:21:06 PM · #4 |
For the D70 there are a couple of options other than the kit lens. For professional photojournalism type shooting, the Nikkor 17-35 f/2.8 is well thought of. For exact fit to your speedlight, the Nikkor 24-85 f/2.8-4 is ideal for matching the iTTl capabilities and the zoom range of the SB-600 speedlight.
Message edited by author 2004-11-20 12:22:09.
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